Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez documented her experience getting the COVID-19 vaccine on Instagram in an effort to convince followers to follow the same when it’s available to them.
The New York Socialist, known for her strong social media presence, posted a series of videos on Friday when she and other members of Congress were offered the punch.
At the beginning of the thread, the 31-year-old urged her 8.2 million followers to submit her questions, writing, “Like wearing a mask, I would never advise you to do something you were unwilling to do. myself. . “
Ocasio-Cortez later faced the reaction of critics who said it was unfair for lawmakers to receive the vaccine ahead of some health workers.
New York representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez documented her experience with the COVID-19 vaccine on Instagram on Friday.
When she arrived at the appointment with the vaccine, Ocasio-Cortez showed the form that she and everyone who receives the punch must fill out in advance.
He then posted a video of the shot, explaining in the headline that the Pfizer vaccine includes two rounds before immunity is developed.
He then shared a photo of her sitting in a room with other masked lawmakers who also received the shot.
“After receiving the shot, they sit us in a room … for 15 minutes just to make sure we’re okay,” he wrote.
‘Sometimes people have headaches or dizziness in general or see blood, etc., so it’s just a precaution. No problems today! added.
Ocasio-Cortez shared photos throughout the process, including the form he had to fill out previously (left). He also answered questions from fans about the vaccine
Ocasio-Cortez shared a photo of her and other masked lawmakers sitting in a room after receiving the shot
After breaking down the basics of the vaccine, including an entire publication on possible side effects, Ocasio-Cortez focused his attention on the viewer’s question about why politicians got it before some health workers.
“Actually, it surprised me too; I hoped we would get it much later,” he said.
But when it comes to access to Congress, it is due to something known as “continuity of governance” planning.
“Basically, there are national security books to ensure continuity of governance during national emergencies.”
But some Twitter users were not happy with that explanation.
“@aoc, as a youth, how do you justify the vaccine going ahead of front-line workers and seniors living in your district?” asked a critic.
Another added, “May I wonder why all politicians have access to the vaccine while all health workers still don’t have it?
“Given that there is only enough for 50 million in our giant population, first aid should have priority.”
Ocasio-Cortez faced the reaction of critics who said it was unfair for lawmakers to receive the vaccine ahead of some health workers.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 80, also shared her experience of the vaccine with followers on Twitter on Friday.
“Today, with confidence in science and the direction of the Assistant Physician’s Office, I received the COVID-19 vaccine,” the California Democrat wrote next to photos of herself taking the vaccine.
“As the vaccine is distributed, we must all continue to use masks, social distancing and other science-based steps to save lives and crush the virus.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also shared her experience with the vaccine with Twitter followers
The first US COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech began distributing across the country last week after receiving emergency approval from the Food and Drug Administration on December 11th.
A second vaccine from Moderna received the same approval a week later.
Both vaccines require two doses to be given several weeks apart.
The Pfizer and Moderna shots sent so far and coming out over the next few weeks are almost all aimed at health workers and long-term care home residents, according to the Advisory Committee’s advice on immunization practices.
There will not be enough prey for the general population until spring, so doses will be rationed at least over the next few months.
President-elect Joe Biden pledged to distribute 100 million doses of vaccine during his first 100 days in office and his candidate for general surgeon Vivek Murthy said Sunday it was still a realistic goal.
Boxes containing the Modern COVID-19 vaccine are being prepared to be sent to the McKesson distribution center in Olive Branch, Mississippi, on Sunday
But Murthy said it’s more realistic to think it may be in the middle of summer or early fall before coronavirus vaccines become available to the general population, rather than late spring.
Murthy said Biden’s team is working to have the shots available for lower-risk individuals in late spring, but to do so requires “everything to go exactly on schedule.”
“I think it’s more realistic to assume that it may be closer to mid-summer or early fall when this vaccine is targeted at the general population,” Murthy told Meet the Press.
“So we want to be optimistic, but we also want to be prudent.”
The extension of the vaccine launch occurs as the United States continues to experience alarming surges in COVID-19 cases, deaths, and hospitalizations during the holiday season.
249,709 more Americans tested positive for the virus and 2,814 died on Saturday, bringing the total to more than 17.66 million and 316,209, respectively.
Vaccine deployment spreads as the United States continues to experience alarming increases in COVID-19 cases, deaths, and hospitalizations during the holiday season.
